Chefs for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years18%More than 10 years72%Current company
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
A Brand new somethingAll SquareTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years18%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $63,197 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,169 – $97,013 yearly
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Restaurant/ Food Truck Director
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Strategic PlanningAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMexican CuisineRestaurant Consultant/ Executive Chef
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipFrench CuisineAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef/General Manager
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineFood and Beverage Director/Executive Chef
Oakdale, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10HACCP CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive chef, general manager and bar manager and restaurant/ food truck director.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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